PLASTIC CAN AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

摘要

The present invention relates to a can made essentially of plastic and containing a sterile beverage. The can includes a receptacle having a cylindrical body and an upper portion provided with an opening. The opening in the receptacle is hermetically sealed with a closure made of a metal and plastics composite. A cap comprising a cylindrical side wall and a piercing device is attached to the receptacle. Preferably, the cap comprises a re-closable lid. The receptacle-and-cap assembly have the appearance of a can.

主权项

1. A can made essentially of plastic and containing a beverage, the can including a receptacle provided with an opening that is hermetically closed by a closure, said closure being disposed in such a manner as to be opened irreversibly when the can is opened for the first time, said can including a cap placed on an upper portion of the receptacle and including a piercing device adapted to be activated by a consumer to pierce the closure and thus to open the can, wherein said cap is secured to the receptacle by at least one bond formed by heat-sealing or welding, said at least one bond being situated between the cap and the upper portion of the receptacle and/or between the cap and the closure.